Gamekeepers are advocating a conservation plan to save the mountain hare which would see the native mammals translocated from grouse moors...
The SGA has dealt with an unprecedented number of calls, messages and other communications through the night,...
Scottish Gamekeepers Association Chairman Alex Hogg said: “This decision will anger our community.
Today the Scottish Green Party instigated a motion at Scottish Parliament, asking that the Parliament declare a Nature Emergency.
I got an email over the weekend from a long-time friend - an individual who has played a big part in the history of the SGA.
In the court of public opinion, you can’t beat a decent poll result to prove your point and it would seem there are some people...
The second piece of Scottish-Government research into the economic and biodiversity impacts of grouse shooting in Scotland...
An important message to all members. Due to the weekend storms affecting the office phone systems,..
I was pleased to see the results of the survey between the regional moorland groups and the SGA...
The SGA Fishing Group's Petition seeking a full consultation on the stocking of Scotland's salmon rivers,..
European Firearms Pass, Changes to EFPs, What this means for you...
In a recent video, RSPB Scotland, while trying to big up their flagship reserve at Abernethy
It is not easy to find scientific data to make comparisons between populations of certain species in different countries.
I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who wished me well on the surprise announcement...
A number of country sports and land management organisations in Scotland have now published updated guidance for employers,...
Public spending watchdog Audit Scotland has been asked to investigate a near £200 000 grant awarded by a Government agency...
Responding to a media release from RSPB Scotland regarding a satellite tag recovered from a Perthshire river,...
Following Scottish Government’s announcement of 22nd September, our office will be physically manned only...
Below is the full letter from Alex Hogg, Chairman of The Scottish Gamekeepers Association, to the First Minister...
Scotland today: Tolerant, inclusive, progressive (as long as you are not a Scottish land worker or a wealthy person shooting grouse)...
"I am utterly appalled and sickened at the policy by Forestry and Land Scotland to start killing female deer on 1st September.
A Scottish Government agency has sanctioned a controversial policy which could see young deer slowly starving to death...
2020 has been a difficult year globally for all with Coronavirus and its impacts very much still with us.
Marine Scotland has today published its river gradings assessments for the 2021 season.
Commenting today (Aug 26th) on the news that nearly 50 000 salmon escaped from a Mowi fish farm...
"In our sector it’s a really busy time just now. Folk are into their seasons, trying to work around Coronavirus..
Today, the League Against Cruel Sports, released a document on trapping in Scotland
To the gamekeepers on the 12th August, well done to all those working people...
Last month, members of Tayside and Central Scotland Moorland Group made a plea for satellite tags...
The RSPB blog: ‘A comment on some recent unpleasant events’, published August 4th,...
Today, August 6th, the SGA office will be temporarily closed as staff complete...
Why would Ian Thomson, an investigator who- because of his position within the law- obviously values...
Four Hen Harrier chicks fledged successfully from a nest in the Angus Glens during lockdown,...
The Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust (GWT) is launching a new initiative to address the problem of depression and mental...
The news that a Sea Eagle had been found poisoned in Donside has dominated the headlines.
Statement from The Scottish Gamekeepers Association (SGA) on the press release issued today from Police Scotland...
Following collaboration between the shooting organisations in Scotland...
Please see the SGA statement released yesterday on RSPB beginning their concerted attempt...
Today, the Scottish Government published its indicative timetable for lifting further Lockdown restrictions...
There is a lot of anger, bitterness and disappointment among members today, mixed with disbelief.
Reacting to the vote in Scottish Parliament today (June 17th) which gave mountain hares full legal protection...
Please see below an Open Letter which has been sent to MSPs by Alex Hogg, Chairman of The Scottish Gamekeepers Association...
Today, Green MSP Alison Johnstone lodged an amendment to the Animals and Wildlife...
The current unprecedented circumstances in respect of the Coronavirus has impacted on the ability of Police Scotland...
Commenting on the announcement that local area fishing can take place in Scotland as of Friday (29th May)...
Certain impressions have been created in recent weeks about things happening in the countryside...
The SGA Fishing Group yesterday (Thursday) warmly welcomed Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement that fishing...
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today (Monday 18th) opened up the possibility that some local angling...
The SGA Fishing Group has written to Scottish Government Ministers to discuss the prospect of the return of local angling in Scotland...
The snow came late this year but it is an important part of spring on the Spey to encourage the silver smolts...
The SGA Fishing Group is grateful to Ranald Hutton, all-round country sportsman and occasional SGA member.
The SGA Fishing Group is grateful to Ranald Hutton, all-round country sportsman and occasional SGA member.
Today’s blog, blog number 5, is an open discussion blog on behalf of the SGA Fishing Group.
Thanks to freelance writer, Shooting Times columnist and keen angler, Matt Cross, for the SGA Fishing Group Coronablog, 4.
Following an inquiry by two Scottish Parliamentary Committees into fish farming...
The SGA has welcomed the news that sporting businesses look likely to be eligible to apply for Scottish Government's new creative...
Kind thanks to SGA Fishing Group ambassador Charlie Whelan for today's Coronablog.
For some time now, the older generation who fished the River Dee when it was at its peak as a salmon river, and returned year after year...
During lockdown, every sporting sector has been hit and future consequences are also now being considered...
At this time of year, a lot of gamekeepers will be sitting out for hours managing foxes...
UK retail venison market increases in value by almost 11% during 2019 latest research from Scottish Venison shows.
A four legged visitor, Scottish Government support and a warning to shoots and fisheries.
The Scottish Gamekeepers Association has paid tribute to quick acting gamekeepers for helping bring a croft fire...
Buses had already been booked from across the country and the show of strength was indicative of feeling.
"It’s been another difficult week for everyone as we get to grips with changes in our lives. The SGA has been busy on members’ behalf."
This evening (April 1st) an amendment to the Coronavirus Bill by Green MSP Andy Wightman, asking for an immediate halt to muirburn...
As the nation takes unprecedented measures to limit the spread of Coronavirus...
Members have been dealing with a higher than usual number of people taking exercise...
Could you assist me please and forward this onto our Scottish Game Keepers please...
Police Scotland, like all police services in the United Kingdom, are facing unprecedented...
Guidance from SNH for deer stalkers/managers has been issued via the Association of Deer Management today (March 25th).
From a person who is working in the countryside it was very encouraging to hear Kate Forbes MSP...
Designed by New Zealand's Conservation dept, the Doc 150 traps are the ones which have been delayed in Chinese...
Scotland’s Gamekeepers have postponed their planned Holyrood protest against Scottish Government’s...
Scotland’s Gamekeepers will heed Coronavirus guidance as they prepare to stage a major protest at Holyrood...
Dear SGA member, after meeting with SNH, the finalised General Licences have now been published for 2020.
The Scottish Gamekeepers Association is wholly in agreement with the principal of seeking to be environmentally responsible.
Skilled land management by gamekeepers provides tens of millions of pounds of free environmental and climate...
It’s just over 2 weeks to the 2020 AGM but spaces inside Caledonian Stadium, Inverness, are filling fast...
Scottish Natural Heritage today announced the changes to the General Licences...
I was left shaking my head reading comments on Twitter from people objecting to Pete Wishart and John Swinney attending...
Today, SGA Chairman Alex Hogg has responded to the Deer Review Panel report on Deer Management...
On Saturday, DEFRA's consultation on the import and export of hunting trophies into and out of the UK, closes.
The SGA Committee is delighted to announce that the 2020 Annual General Meeting with Grahams...
The SGA Annual General Meeting will take place on Friday 6th March 2020 at Caledonian Stadium, Inverness, IVI 1FB.
A member called the SGA office after reading a copy of the RSPB member magazine...
